The Government give Local Authorities the power to fine parents for taking their children out of school to go on holiday outside of normal school holidays. The Government is of the opinion that taking the children out of school affects their education.I made a Freedom of Information request to establish how much ERYC received in such fines for each of the past six years.

Response

Year

Value of fines paid

2011/12

£18,850

2012/13

£39,100

2013/14

£116,990

2014/15

£130,320

2015/16

£65,040

2016/17 to 3.5.17

£17,760

What Happens To The Fines?

These fines generate over £388,000 for ERYC. What has happened to this money?

I believe any money raised in fines should be used for the child’s education to allow them to catch up. I have asked the following from Caroline Lacey, ERYC Chief Executive.

Could you inform me what are the fines spent on?

Could I request that any fines issued to parents in Pocklington Provincial is spent on extra tuition for their children?

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